New Home Communities in Kingsport

If Tennessee is the heart of the Appalachians, Kingsport is the heart of Tennessee. It’s a mountainous grandeur soaked in a small town feel but thriving with economic activity. The city believes music to be its soul and many musical gems were unearthed from its soil. Some notable native names like Grammy award winner Barry Bales and country-music superstar Amy Dalley epitomizes the city’s passion for music.

The economics of the city is a big bright spot of Tennessee. It is not only one of the major cities of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol MSA, but is also a major manufacturing and logistics hub for the Mid-East. In its vibrant downtown, you will find the headquarters of Eastman Chemical Company while BAE Systems maintain a large production plant in the outskirts. It is also just a half-an-hour drive from Johnson City, connected by I-26. Interstate 81, which runs from Knoxville to Blacksburg, passes through Kingsport.

The educational infrastructure is well above the national standards in Kingsport. It has quality schools like Andrew Johnson Elementary School, Colonial Heights Middle School, Palmer Center School, etc. which prepares the little locals for a better future. When your kids grow up, they can choose from a number of reputed institutions for graduation. Three nationally acclaimed institutes present within city limits are the University of Tennessee, East Tennessee State University and Tennessee's oldest college, Tusculum College.

The city life is characterized by live concerts and lively festivals. You can find dynamic eateries and friendly pubs scattered throughout the gentrified areas. Perkins is a folksy place serving American comfort food while Phil's Dream Pit is a heaven for barbecues and grills. The Chop House is a nice upscale eatery in a very romantic setting, which you need to try out once with your loved one.

The Warriors' Path State Park is a leafy dream on the Fort Patrick Henry Lake. It has long wide trails with epic biking and hiking areas. The Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is probably the most loved park for miles around. It not only sits on a beautiful mountain hikes and camping spots but is well invested in making your experience totally out of this world. Experience the full force of Appalachian breeze in its epic zip-line or be a local hero at its Orienteering Championships or simply put up a camp, burn a steak and enjoy a lovely night under the stars.

NewHomeSource gives you a unique view of the real estate market in Kingsport. We present to you top builders and their properties. You can choose from 2-6 bedroom; 2-4 bathroom plans in the price range of the mid $100’s to the lower $1 million. Most of these homes come with spacious gardens, elegant designs, and many customizable floor plans. If you have your dream house painted in your mind, we can help you build it too. Click on our “build on your lot” to know more.

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